A resource for couples in which one of the partners suffers from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), this book guides troubled marriages toward an understanding and appreciation for the struggles and triumphs of a relationship affected by it and to look at the disorder in a more positive way. Going beyond traditional marriage counseling, this discussion offers advice from the author's personal experience and years of research and identifies patterns of behavior that can hurt marriages.

5 out of 5 stars

must buy if you have adult adhd

By
Dennis
on
09-01-17

Taking Charge of Adult ADHD

By:
Russell A. Barkley PhD

Narrated by:
Paul Costanzo

Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
181

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
154

Story

4 out of 5 stars
147

For adults with ADHD, problems with attention, planning, problem solving, and controlling emotions can make daily life an uphill battle. Fortunately, effective help is out there. No one is a better guide to how to get the best care - and what sufferers can do for themselves - than renowned ADHD researcher/clinician Russell A. Barkley. Dr. Barkley provides step-by-step strategies for managing symptoms and reducing their harmful impact.

3 out of 5 stars

Some parts were great but . . .

By
P.Ilesner
on
05-21-17

Married to Distraction

Restoring Intimacy and Strengthening Your Marriage in an Age of Interruption

By:
Edward Hallowell,
Sue Hallowell,
Melissa Orlov

Narrated by:
Edward Hallowell,
Sue Hallowell

Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins

Abridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
52

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
37

Story

4 out of 5 stars
35

Modern marriage is busy, distracted, and overloaded to extremes, with ever-increasing lists of things to do, superficial electronic connections, and interrupted moments. Now Edward M. Hallowell, the bestselling co-author of
Driven to Distraction and
Delivered from Distraction, teams up with his wife, Sue George Hallowell, a couples' therapist, to explain the subtle but dangerous toll today's overstretched, undernurtured lifestyle takes on our most intimate relationship.

2 out of 5 stars

Seems angrier than it has to be.

By
Stacy McVay
on
02-24-16

Delivered From Distraction

Getting the Most Out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder

By:
Edward M. Hallowell M.D.,
John J. Ratey M.D.

Narrated by:
Dan Cashman

Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,338

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
840

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
828

In 1994,
Driven to Distraction sparked a revolution in our understanding of attention deficit disorder. Now a second revolution is under way in the approach to ADD, and the news is great. Drug therapies, our understanding of the role of diet and exercise, even the way we define the disorder, all are changing radically. And doctors are realizing that millions of adults suffer from this condition, though the vast majority of them remain undiagnosed and untreated.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Book on ADD

By
Lincoln
on
02-13-05

You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?

A Self-help Audio Program for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder

By:
Kate Kelly

Narrated by:
Kate Kelly,
Peggy Ramundo

Length: 1 hr and 57 mins

Abridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
293

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
205

Story

4 out of 5 stars
203

Attention Deficit Disorder, the most common learning and behavioral problem among children, also affects millions of adult Americans, more of which are being diagnosed with this potentially disabling condition every day.

5 out of 5 stars

Things finally make sense

By
Billy
on
11-29-10

The Disorganized Mind

Coaching Your ADHD Brain to Take Control of Your Time, Tasks, and Talents

By:
Nancy A. Ratey,
John Ratey MD - foreword

Narrated by:
Virginia Wolf

Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
87

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
77

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
76

For the millions of adults diagnosed with ADHD,
The Disorganized Mind will provide expert guidance on what they can do to make the most of their lives. The inattention, time mismanagement, procrastination, impulsivity, distractibility, and difficulty with transitions that often go hand-in-hand with ADHD can be overcome with the unique approach that Nancy Ratey brings to turning these behaviors around.

5 out of 5 stars

Love it, thank you

By
Liza
on
10-14-17

The ADHD Effect on Marriage

Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps

By:
Melissa Orlov

Narrated by:
Laura Jennings

Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
208

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
175

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
173

A resource for couples in which one of the partners suffers from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), this book guides troubled marriages toward an understanding and appreciation for the struggles and triumphs of a relationship affected by it and to look at the disorder in a more positive way. Going beyond traditional marriage counseling, this discussion offers advice from the author's personal experience and years of research and identifies patterns of behavior that can hurt marriages.

5 out of 5 stars

must buy if you have adult adhd

By
Dennis
on
09-01-17

Taking Charge of Adult ADHD

By:
Russell A. Barkley PhD

Narrated by:
Paul Costanzo

Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
181

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
154

Story

4 out of 5 stars
147

For adults with ADHD, problems with attention, planning, problem solving, and controlling emotions can make daily life an uphill battle. Fortunately, effective help is out there. No one is a better guide to how to get the best care - and what sufferers can do for themselves - than renowned ADHD researcher/clinician Russell A. Barkley. Dr. Barkley provides step-by-step strategies for managing symptoms and reducing their harmful impact.

3 out of 5 stars

Some parts were great but . . .

By
P.Ilesner
on
05-21-17

Married to Distraction

Restoring Intimacy and Strengthening Your Marriage in an Age of Interruption

By:
Edward Hallowell,
Sue Hallowell,
Melissa Orlov

Narrated by:
Edward Hallowell,
Sue Hallowell

Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins

Abridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
52

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
37

Story

4 out of 5 stars
35

Modern marriage is busy, distracted, and overloaded to extremes, with ever-increasing lists of things to do, superficial electronic connections, and interrupted moments. Now Edward M. Hallowell, the bestselling co-author of
Driven to Distraction and
Delivered from Distraction, teams up with his wife, Sue George Hallowell, a couples' therapist, to explain the subtle but dangerous toll today's overstretched, undernurtured lifestyle takes on our most intimate relationship.

2 out of 5 stars

Seems angrier than it has to be.

By
Stacy McVay
on
02-24-16

Delivered From Distraction

Getting the Most Out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder

By:
Edward M. Hallowell M.D.,
John J. Ratey M.D.

Narrated by:
Dan Cashman

Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,338

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
840

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
828

In 1994,
Driven to Distraction sparked a revolution in our understanding of attention deficit disorder. Now a second revolution is under way in the approach to ADD, and the news is great. Drug therapies, our understanding of the role of diet and exercise, even the way we define the disorder, all are changing radically. And doctors are realizing that millions of adults suffer from this condition, though the vast majority of them remain undiagnosed and untreated.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Book on ADD

By
Lincoln
on
02-13-05

You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?

A Self-help Audio Program for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder

By:
Kate Kelly

Narrated by:
Kate Kelly,
Peggy Ramundo

Length: 1 hr and 57 mins

Abridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
293

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
205

Story

4 out of 5 stars
203

Attention Deficit Disorder, the most common learning and behavioral problem among children, also affects millions of adult Americans, more of which are being diagnosed with this potentially disabling condition every day.

5 out of 5 stars

Things finally make sense

By
Billy
on
11-29-10

The Disorganized Mind

Coaching Your ADHD Brain to Take Control of Your Time, Tasks, and Talents

By:
Nancy A. Ratey,
John Ratey MD - foreword

Narrated by:
Virginia Wolf

Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
87

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
77

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
76

For the millions of adults diagnosed with ADHD,
The Disorganized Mind will provide expert guidance on what they can do to make the most of their lives. The inattention, time mismanagement, procrastination, impulsivity, distractibility, and difficulty with transitions that often go hand-in-hand with ADHD can be overcome with the unique approach that Nancy Ratey brings to turning these behaviors around.

5 out of 5 stars

Love it, thank you

By
Liza
on
10-14-17

Women with Attention Deficit Disorder

Embrace Your Differences and Transform Your Life

By:
Sari Solden

Narrated by:
Sari Solden

Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
39

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
34

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
33

Every year, millions of withdrawn little girls and chronically overwhelmed women go undiagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder because they don't fit the stereotypical profile: they're not fast-talking, hyperactive, or inattentive, and they are not male. Sari Solden's groundbreaking study reveals that ADHD affects just as many women as men, and that the resulting depression, disorganization, anxiety, and underachievement are also symptoms of ADHD. Newly revised and updated to reflect the latest clinical research, the book explores treatment and counseling options and more.

5 out of 5 stars

This book has changed my life

By
Ayaire
on
03-11-19

Driven to Distraction at Work

How to Focus and Be More Productive

By:
Ned Hallowell

Narrated by:
Christopher Kipiniak

Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
156

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
136

Story

4 out of 5 stars
134

Dr. Hallowell now identifies the underlying reasons why people lose their ability to focus at work. He explains why commonly offered solutions like "learn to manage your time better" or "make a to-do list" don't work because they ignore the deeper issues that are the true causes of mental distraction. Based on his years of helping clients develop constructive ways to deal with distraction, Dr. Hallowell provides a set of practical and reliable techniques to show how to sustain a productive mental state.

5 out of 5 stars

Scenarios engage my interest

By
Adrienne Moore Baxter
on
10-06-17

Faster Than Normal

Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain

By:
Peter Shankman,
Edward Hallowell - foreword

Narrated by:
Peter Shankman,
Bernie Wagenblast

Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
414

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
365

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
363

Peter Shankman is a busy guy - a media entrepreneur who runs several businesses, gives keynote speeches around the world, hosts a popular podcast, runs marathons and Iron Mans, is a licensed skydiver, dabbles in angel investing, and is a loving father to his young daughter. Simply put, he always seems to have more than 24 hours in a day. How does he do it? Peter attributes his unusually high energy level and extreme productivity to his ADHD.

3 out of 5 stars

Good, not great

By
George
on
07-25-18

Focused Forward

Navigating the Storms of Adult ADHD

By:
James M. Ochoa LPC

Narrated by:
James M. Ochoa

Length: 4 hrs and 40 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
165

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
148

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
144

James M. Ochoa, LPC, goes beyond the management and scheduling techniques most ADHD books focus on to deal with what really holds so many ADHD-ers back - the emotional fallout of ADHD. He helps listeners identify, manage, and alleviate symptoms of a PTSD-like condition he calls emotional distress syndrome, with practical, proven advice.

4 out of 5 stars

Daydreaming can help your ADHD

By
Gecka
on
05-02-16

Helping Your Husband with ADHD

Supportive Solutions for Adult ADD/ADHD

By:
George Sachs PsyD

Narrated by:
Dwight Equitz

Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
11

Performance

3.5 out of 5 stars
11

Story

4 out of 5 stars
11

Do you ever feel like your husband is an overgrown child? Or a really big teenager that needs to be reminded of everything or he'll forget? Is this the guy you married? What the heck happened to him? Was he always this way? More importantly, is there anything you can do to fix it, or do you have to suffer with his atrocious habits for the rest of your life? This book is an attempt to offer solid education and practical tips to help you deal with the daily frustrations of living with someone who has ADD/ADHD.

1 out of 5 stars

Comes across as sexist and contradictory...

By
R. Colwell
on
09-26-17

Smart but Stuck

Emotions in Teens and Adults with ADHD

By:
Thomas E. Brown

Narrated by:
Joe Bronzi

Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
213

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
173

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
168

Smart but Stuck offers 15 true and compelling stories about intelligent, capable teens and adults who have gotten "stuck" at school, work, and/or in social relationships because of their ADHD. Dr. Brown highlights the often unrecognized role that emotions play in this complex disorder. He explains why even very bright people with ADHD get stuck because they can focus well on some tasks that interest them, but often can't focus adequately on other important tasks and relationships.

2 out of 5 stars

As an adult who suffers from ADHD,

By
Al Mothersbaugh
on
06-16-16

I Always Want to Be Where I'm Not

Successful Living with ADD and ADHD

By:
Wes Crenshaw PhD

Narrated by:
Wes Crenshaw PhD

Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
290

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
260

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
261

Dr. Wes Crenshaw offers thirteen principles for successful living with ADD and ADHD drawn from twenty-two years of experience and 23,000 hours of clinical discussions with hundreds of interesting clients. Written in an entertaining, conversational style for readers aged fifteen to thirty, Dr. Wes pulls no punches in confronting the cognitive, social, emotional, and academic pitfalls people with ADD face every day.

1 out of 5 stars

I know you have ADHD, but just do it...

By
Gavin
on
01-27-16

Healing ADD Revised Edition

The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 7 Types of ADD

By:
Daniel G. Amen

Narrated by:
John Bedford Lloyd

Length: 14 hrs and 28 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
296

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
252

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
253

Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a national health crisis that continues to grow - yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and incorrectly treated illnesses today. Neuropsychiatrist Daniel G. Amen, MD was one of the first to identify that there are multiple types beyond just purely hyperactive or inattentive ADD, each requiring a different treatment. Now, in this all-new, revised edition, Dr. Amen again employs the latest medical advances in the field, including the largest brain imaging study ever completed on patients with ADD.

5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Book

By
Jennifer
on
11-24-14

The Queen of Distraction

How Women with ADHD Can Conquer Chaos, Find Focus, and Get More Done

By:
Terry Matlen MSW

Narrated by:
Randye Kaye

Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
166

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
136

Story

4 out of 5 stars
140

The Queen of Distraction presents practical skills to help women with ADHD achieve focus and balance in all areas of life, whether it's at home, at work, or in relationships. Psychotherapist Terry Matlen delves into the feminine side of ADHD, discussing the elements of this condition that are particular to women, such as relationships, skin sensitivities, meal planning, parenting, and dealing with out-of-control hormones.

4 out of 5 stars

It is almost like reading a bibliography of myself

By
S D
on
06-09-16

ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life: Second Edition

Strategies That Work from an Acclaimed Professional Organizer and a Renowned ADD Clinician

By:
Judith Kolberg,
Kathleen G. Nadeau PhD

Narrated by:
Marguerite Gavin

Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
66

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
59

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
59

Acclaimed professional organizer Judith Kolberg and Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, renowned ADHD clinical psychologist, are back with an updated edition of their classic text for adults with ADD. Their collaboration offers the best understanding and solutions for adults who want to get and stay organized. Listeners will enjoy all new content on organizing digital information, managing distractions, organizing finances, and coping with the "black hole" of the Internet.

4 out of 5 stars

Great strategies & techniques told in story format

By
Anna
on
04-10-18

Adult ADD Solution

A Thirty Day Holistic Road Map to Overcoming Adult ADD/ADHD

By:
George Sachs PsyD

Narrated by:
Don Alfredano

Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
49

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
40

Story

4 out of 5 stars
40

My name is George Sachs. I'm a clinical psychologist and expert in adult ADD. I also have adult ADD, so much of what I teach comes from my own personal experience. This audiobook is just the beginning of a lifetime of learning about your unique symptoms. In 30 days, you will learn what critical areas of your life need more attention. That is what this audiobook does - offering 30 days of holistic, actionable advice that can be implemented immediately. With no negative side effects!

5 out of 5 stars

Why persons with ADHD need extra energy.

By
Adrienne Moore Baxter
on
10-01-18

The ADHD Advantage

What You Thought Was a Diagnosis May Be Your Greatest Strength

By:
Dale Archer MD

Narrated by:
Walter Dixon

Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
210

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
177

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
177

Sharing the stories of highly successful people with ADHD, Dr. Archer offers a vitally important and inspiring new way to recognize ADHD traits in oneself or in one's loved ones, and then leverage them to great advantage - without drugs. As someone who not only has ADHD himself but also has never used medication to treat it, Dr. Archer understands the condition from a unique standpoint.

3 out of 5 stars

Very little meat and a lot of fluff.

By
garyewebster
on
04-18-16

Publisher's Summary

Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? is a meticulously researched, comprehensive guide to recognizing and dealing with Adult ADHD, offering a message of hope for the millions of people whose lives this disorder has impacted.

The best book I've read on the subject yet!

What could Gina Pera have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

As with all audio books, a pdf downloadable reference would be nice.

What didn’t you like about Pam Ward’s performance?

Pam is one of the best narrator's out there as she is clear to understand, uses appropriate intonation at the right times and keeps the material interesting and moving.

Any additional comments?

I've know for about 6 years that I have ADD. However, until now, I have never really understood the true significance of ADD throughout my life and the impact on others. Gina's book has helped me see that ADD is likely a significant piece if not the smoking gun underneath years and years of anxiety, depression, poor performance, great performance, outbursts, confusion, lack of direction. low self esteem, great ideas (according to me) and, well, you know the list. It's clear I haven't always been treating the appropriate issue.

Thank you Gina for all the research and effort it took to produce your book and thank you for providing a little clarity to a rather unfocused mind. Wow, what a difference it would have made 40 some years ago when us 40+ somethings were in grade school!

A must read for those with ADD, think they might have ADD or are living with someone who has ADD.

Not a fluffy treatment of ADD/ADHD

Very difficult topic, well documented and expanded. However, after a few hours it felt like a hammer hitting me on the head, I was waiting for some "good" news, but I feel more discouraged about my condition the more I listen. I'm sure the author is not intending to do so, but to inform well so we know what we're dealing with. I'll be looking for encouragement in connected fields of therapy and personal development. Still, I recommend this book.

Negative VENT. Not helpful.

The author succeeds in normalizing the struggles, but does so in a vent sort of way. I can see it causing more disconnect in an already struggling relationship. There are lots of good books and therapists out there. Keep searching. Hallowell and Orlov are helpful and real.

Very insightful!

14 hours?! My friend recommended I read this, but coming in at 14 hours long I couldn't make myself download it much less start it. Then after weeks of kindly suggesting and gentle reminders, one day she exasperatedly exclaimed, "Read the damn book!" Having just been diagnosed with ADD at age 41 this book was tremendously helpful in meeting myself for the first time. I laughed out loud several times in the first section as I saw myself so clearly in the case study stories. The middle section was a little discouraging (and humbling) realizing the effect my decisions and behavior have had on my family and relationships. The last section was a bit much to take in with all the drug names and treatment options, so I'll need to listen to it again. Overall, I'm so delighted I read it (at 1.45 speed :) ) and feel hopeful that with some behavior skills from a trained professional in my tool belt and a proper dosage of medication, I will be able to more fully utilize my best self more often. This feels so hopeful! Now, stop reading reviews and buy the damn book already!

Useful examples of the ADHD partnership challenges

I liked how the book had taken common and typical examples of scenarios that arise. The book helped me place my thumb on the situations I would see with my partner. Helping me know that his behavior was symptomatic and not intentional. Therefore, I felt that these situations can improve with proper treatment and medicine.

Must read.

This is a great book for anyone struggling with or trying to understand ADD. However, the long numbered lists embedded within other lists made me think I had ADD. Otherwise, it is full of useful information and a great introduction to the topic.

Great point of view about adult adhd

This should be one of the first self help books anyone reads. You can't help yourself when you have ADHD. I now see that it runs in both sides of my family and the shortened life spans and lost jobs and divorces were all avoidable had they been diagnosed and treated.

Not What I Expected: Descriptions Versus Solutions

Based upon the title and description, I was expecting to learn more practical steps on how to manage ADD and behaviors with relationships. Instead the book was primary stories that provided examples of characteristics of individuals with ADD. Also, I found the narrator's voice to be difficult or me to listen too. I'm just, being honest. What the book did well was provide lots of examples of how family members experience ADD and how it affects and impacts those individuals. So, if that is what you are wanting, this is a great book.

A must read for anyone with ADD and in a relationship

Very good information for ADD and non-ADD spouses or anyone in an ADD affected relationship. I wish I had this book long ago and maybe I would have understood more about why I do things I do and the impact they can have on others that are important to me.